Agent

“Customer service is what my focus is. I service buyers by finding out their specific needs and wants and then searching for the perfect home for them.

For sellers, I have top notch products to market their homes. I have an extensive network system in place to let other real estate professionals know about my listings and buyers. I enjoy being available to my clients for all their needs. I do not leave my clients once they have sold or purchased a home. I keep in touch and help with after escrow needs. My clients become my clients for life.” — Rita E. Tayenaka

Rita Tayenaka is an experienced Broker who believes in keeping clients for life. With a personal philosophy focused on exceptional client service, she dedicates her time and energy to uncovering the specific needs and wants of her buyers so she can help them find the perfect home. For clients looking to sell, she provides upscale marketing efforts and state-of-the-art strategies to improve the odds of a successful sale. Her 17 years of experience have helped her build an extensive networking system to keep the professional real estate community informed of all of her listings and buyers. Above all, Rita prides herself on being available to her clients through every step of the process — before, during, and after the sale to ensure every detail is taken care of.

After nearly a decade of teaching high school children in Illinois and California, Rita helped a wide variety of buyers and sellers as a Century 21 Realtor from 1989 to 2005 and then joined The Martin Group in Mission Viejo from 2005 to 2007. Today she owns the boutique company Coast to Canyon Real Estate where she serves as Broker and manages seven agents in their virtual office.

She received the Centurion Award for her work with Century 21 six years in a row and achieved their Quality Service Award five years running. She is very active in the community, volunteering her time with Easter Seals, Bathgate PTA, Las Flores PTA, Capistrano Valley Aquatics Boosters, Guide Dogs of America, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity

Rita enjoys spending her free time with her husband Don, a retired Fire Captain for LA County Fire, and her two sons Torrey and Danny.

What I do

I help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals by providing “client for life” services with integrity and the highest ethics in each real estate transactions.

Who I work with

I partner with South Orange County buyers and sellers. Including but not limited to:

Tech Company Professionals

Professionals relocating to Orange County

Orange County Professionals scaling up

Current home owners scaling down

As a Council of the Residential Specialist member, I’ve achieved the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers.

Why it works

When you partner with Coast to Canyon you get a light hearted, easy to understand transaction. I work with you to understand and include all the details. I educate and inform every step of the way

What makes me different

We are a socially responsible brokerage with a close-knit team of more than 10 caring professionals who collaborate to make sure each client’s needs are met. When one of us is unavailable, we all pitch in to make sure the transaction is handled in the timeliest efficient manner possible.

How it works

Since 1989, I have honed my knowledge and expertise of the South Orange County market. I educate my clients with the patience and understanding that comes from years of being an educator.

Testimonials

See what people are saying about Rita!

Linda Bradley

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Rita Tayenaka was more than just a broker, she was a Godsend in a very difficult and emotional time for our family. She went above and beyond on every level to provide us with exceptional personal care, as if we were family. She is kind and caring, and…

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AJ Stahl

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Rita Tayenaka knows the market better than the rest, she’s consistently up on the latest and greatest. She really is the best in the business, never pushy and never forces one into a decision and makes sure all the facts are available. She is flexible and helpful in the process…

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Tom CalahanFirst time Foothill Ranch buyer

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We are so blessed to have you in our corner through this process and so thankful. You have made this process so easy.

We never felt unsure of what was happening or of our next steps as she would prepare us for everything before it occurred.

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Linda CummingsAliso Viejo condominium seller

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Her expertise shines thru with every aspect of the transaction.

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Jessi and Jake L.

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We cannot thank you enough for helping us find our first home. It was an absolute pleasure working with you! We appreciated your patience as we too you here and there looking at potential homes. We definitely will not forget some of the ridiculous things we saw! …. We are…

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Jeff MaassOwner, Regency Real Estate

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Rita recently represented the buyer of one of my REO listings. Throughout the transaction, Rita and her team were extremely diligent and professional. Rita’s communication skills were excellent, and the transaction closed smoothly and on time, due in no small part to Rita’s effort. It was a pleasure working with…

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Edward Yu

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Rita is an excellent realtor. I’ve used her both as a seller and a buyer. She is very dedicated and listens to her client’s demands. She is patient and very hardworking. I remember looking at 17 houses all over Orange County in one day!! I would highly recommend Rita for…

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Marty SmithProject Manager at DRC Engineering, Inc.

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I would absolutely recommend Rita’s services as a realtor. My wife and I have used Rita in the purchase of two homes and the selling of one. She was responsive to our needs and very generous with her time. Her actions helped relieve much of the stress involved in selling…

We worked with Rita in our search for our first home. She came highly recommended, having sold my parents their house 12 years ago. Rita was incredibly thorough and detail oriented. She previewed each property before she took us through. She wanted to know exactly what we liked and didn’t…